“What’s working in helping in contributing to a decline in teen births are clinic-based programs geared to support teenagers, Abstinence Plus, and comprehensive sex education in schools in the community.”

The health department is also working to prevent repeat births to teens who’s bodies aren’t necessarily ready to carry a child.

“When young girls are getting pregnant and giving birth, there’s a higher instance of having pre-term infants and low birth infants.” Branson explained.